Ep.180: Pam Montgomery on Co-Creating with Nature

Join hosts AC Stauble and Isaac Hill as they welcome back special guest Pam Montgomery, a renowned herbalist, teacher, and author. Broadcasting from Belize, Pam shares her journey of connecting with new plants, especially coconut palms. The episode dives deep into the importance of co-creative partnerships with nature, the concept of plant initiations, and how we can heal our separation from nature. Pam also discusses her new book, 'Co-Creating with Nature: Healing the Wound of Separation' and the profound transformations she's witnessed in her students through plant initiations. Don't miss inspiring stories that challenge the colonial mindset and pave the way for a harmonious relationship with the natural world. Find Pam at Home - Wake up to Nature Also, if you'd like to book a Vedic astrology reading with Isaac, email him at info at plantcunning dot com 00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast 00:31 Welcoming Pam Montgomery 01:16 Pam's Experience in Belize 02:24 Discovering the Wonders of Palm Trees 05:11 The Generosity of Coconut Palms 09:55 Pam's New Book: Co-Creating with Nature 10:44 The Separation from Nature 25:37 Decolonizing the Mind and Heart 32:58 Taking Action: Co-Creative Partnership with Nature 36:22 Beach Cleanup and Seaweed Uses 37:57 Introduction to Plant Initiations 38:19 The Process of Plant Initiations 39:53 The Role of Elders and Modern Challenges 41:24 Plants as Modern Elders 42:06 Personal and Collective Healing 43:14 Choosing the Right Plant for Initiation 48:57 Stories of Transformation 01:00:36 Course Offerings and Final Thoughts